Datasheet
Intel® Solid-State Drive DC S3500 Series (M.2)
Parameter Value
Endurance Rating
2
The number of drive writes such that the SSD meets the requirements
according to the JESD218
2
standard and JESD219 workload.
80 GB: Up to 45 TB
120 GB: Up to 70 TB
340 GB: Up to 180 TB
Notes:
1. The M.2 Standard does not support Hot plug operations and therefore does not specify Insertion cycles
2. Refer to JESD218 standard table 1 for UBER, FFR and other Enterprise SSD endurance verification requirements. UBER design and majority of
life target is 1E
-17
. Endurance verification acceptance criterion based on establishing < 1E
-16
at 60% confidence.
2.7 Temperature Sensor
The Intel SSD DC S3500 Series has an onboard temperature sensor with an accuracy of +/-2C over a range
of -20C to +80C which can be monitored using two SMART attributes: Airflow Temperature (BEh) and Device
Internal Temperature (C2h). The M.2 product will report the same value for both SMART attributes.
2.8 Thermal Considerations
Because there is no enclosure on the device, the Intel SSD DC S3500 Series M.2 form factor requires thermal
considerations in both device location and airflow design within the system environment. The system design must
guarantee that the M.2 SSD does not exceed the PCB temperature specification (as defined in Table 9) by providing
the proper amount of forced airflow.
As temperatures approach the PCB maximum temperature specification (as defined in Table 9), thermal throttling will
activate, reducing the total power consumed, which has the effect of slowing write performance to help reduce
operating temperature (read performance may also be reduced). As the PCB temperature lowers, the throttling
operation deactivates and the M.2 SSD will return to normal operating performance after reaching the full
performance temperature range.
2.9 Hot Plug Support
Hot plug is not supported in the M.2 Specification. However, the DC S3500 M.2 can support hot plug operations when
used with an interposer design that electrically supports hot plug operations. User Data is protected from planned or
unplanned power loss by the Enhanced Power Management technology on the DC S3500 Series.
January 2015 Product Specification Addendum
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